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Honda and Nissan to Finalize Merger Framework by January 2025
December 25, 2024 – Honda and Nissan Motor Company are planning to finalize the framework for a business merger by the end of January 2025, according to a report by Kyodo News Agency. The two automakers will focus their discussions on a soon-to-be-established merger preparation committee. Given that Honda’s market capitalization (7.56 trillion yen) significantly…
Renault Weighs All Options as Nissan and Honda Enter Merger Talks
December 24, 2024 – Renault has announced tonight that it has been informed of the statements released by Nissan and Honda regarding the official launch of their negotiations for a potential business merger. According to Renault, these discussions are still in their infancy. As a major shareholder in Nissan, Renault stated that it would consider…
Honda and Nissan Aim for June 2025 Merger, with New Company Head to Be Picked by Honda
December 23, 2024 – According to a report by NHK today, Honda and Nissan are hoping to finalize a merger agreement by June 2025, with negotiations kicking off on Monday local time. Insiders have revealed that the two automotive giants are planning to establish a holding company that will oversee the operations of both companies….
Honda Issues Stern Warning to Nissan: Collaboration Ends if Partnership with Foxconn Forms
December 19, 2024 – Honda and Nissan are currently engaged in talks regarding a potential merger, as reported by Nikkei on Wednesday, in response to a perceived threat of acquisition by Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). Although Foxconn is primarily known for its contract manufacturing services, particularly for producing iPhones for Apple, the company announced…
Honda to Showcase Two Zero Series Prototypes and New OS at CES 2025
December 19, 2024 – Honda has announced today that it will officially unveil two Honda Zero series prototypes at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next January. Additionally, the company plans to showcase its newly developed proprietary operating system tailored for its global electric vehicle lineup. Honda introduced the Honda Zero series…
Honda Explores Merger, Capital Tie-Up, and Holding Company Options with Nissan
December 18, 2024 – Following a Bloomberg report earlier today, Honda’s Executive Vice President, Shinji Aoyama, responded to rumors of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan. Aoyama stated that Honda is exploring several options, including a full merger, capital collaboration, or the establishment of a holding company. According to informed sources, the two automotive…
Sony Honda’s EV to Offer In-Car Karaoke and Movie Streaming for Ultimate Entertainment
December 17, 2024 – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a partnership with Canadian media services company Stingray Group. The collaboration will introduce Stingray’s karaoke library, featuring over 100,000 songs, into the “AFEELA” model, which is set to begin accepting orders in…
Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles in U.S. Due to Steering System Fault
October 10, 2024 – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Wednesday that Honda will recall approximately 1.7 million vehicles in the United States due to a potential steering issue that could elevate the risk of crashes. The recall includes several popular models, such as the 2022-2025 Honda Civic Type R, Acura Integra,…
Honda CEO Highlights Challenges in EV Adoption Due to Lack of Charging Infrastructure
August 27, 2024 – In a pivotal address at the 2024 Monterrey Auto Week, the President and CEO of American Honda, Kazuhiro Takizawa, and Honda’s Global Executive Vice President, Shinji Aoyama, underscored the paramount importance of pure electric vehicles (EVs) as the optimal route to carbon neutrality, while acknowledging a pressing shortfall in charging infrastructure….
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Sign Strategic Memo to Bolster EV Development
August 02, 2024 – Japan’s three leading automakers, Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi, have officially signed a strategic cooperation memorandum today, initiating discussions on a framework for collaboration in intelligent and electrified vehicles. This move comes after Nissan and Honda had previously inked a strategic partnership memorandum of understanding on March 15th. Under the new agreement,…
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